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I have be approached by two local contractors and asked if I could verify what they have heard: that the EPA will begin random, indiscriminate on-site inspections in regard to EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule 40 CFR part 745).

They have told me they heard agents for the EPA will arrive at a municipality and request permits to confirm a) the municipality is issuing permits and collecting licensing documentation as required, and b) the contractors are accurately submitting information as required. Then, they could possibly arrive at a jobsite to verify the regulations are adhered to.

Once again, I wish not to start a rumor, rather I am seeking to verify the validity of these comments.

I cannot find any information on the EPA.gov website that alludes to this activity.